Officer Robert Harold Harrison, Jr., California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Robert Harold Harrison, Jr.

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Friday, January 11, 1974

Robert Harold Harrison, Jr.

Officer Harrison was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a suspected drunk driver. During the pursuit another vehicle changed lanes in front of his cruiser, causing him to strike the rear of the car. His cruiser left the roadway and down a 25-foot embankment. Officer Harrison was killed and his partner was injured in the impact.
Officer Harrison had been with the agency for four years.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 years
Badge 7812

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Officer Harrison was my Uncle Harold. It's hard to believe that 44 years have passed since that Friday night when we found out you had gone to be with the Lord.

I was only seven years old at the time, but can vividly remember being with my family and receiving the heartbreaking, life-changing news. I still remember the many CHP officers who came to the funeral home with tears in their eyes and the mass of people who showed up to honor your life at your funeral. I'll never forget the long funeral procession with cars lined up for what seemed like miles.

You were everything that is right about our world! You showed in death how you lived; sacrificing all.

Today, I remember your sacrifice 44 years ago, with tears streaming down my face, grateful for the 26 years God gave you on this earth; wishing this day had never happened.

Robert Harold Harrison, Jr., THANK YOU for serving the people of California and this nation! I miss you, my uncle!

Dr. Kevin Harrison
Nephew

January 11, 2018